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Old 07-17-2017, 02:34 PM   #825
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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988 View Post
I understand that if Star players are paid more, the bottom 95 percent will be paid more as well. I just can't imagine how a contract like McDavids can be good for players or the league without the uncertainty of the cap going forward.

If the cap stagnates, as expected, the 95 percenters will be the ones losing money out of their pocket.

The "star players should be paid like McDavid" argument only really works in a non-cap world from a union standpoint. IMO at least.
First of all, you're correct, as Maximum Wage increases as does Minimum Wage.

Its the guys in the middle that are going to get screwed.

In the very near future you're going to see a well-paid top line, a meagerly-paid middle line and goaltender and then holes filled with ELCs.
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